[Giants]

Harrison is done for the day

Three and a third, two runs (a two run homer by Bryce Harper in the first), five hits (all by lefties, I think), one walk, five strikeouts, sixty-five pitches / forty-three strikes. Pitched with blood on the top of his left ring finger for much of the game. A lot to be excited about, he certainly has electric stuff.

His start was eerily similar to Lincecum’s debut.  Both gave up a two run HR and recorded three K’s v. the Phillies in the first inning.  

Harrison has an interested delivery and I loved the high heat v. right handers.  

All things considered, I think his first start exceeded expectations.  I don’t think that it is too early to say the Giants have a long term partner for Webb.  Next up - Whisenhunt in 2025 (I hope)…..

Comparisons to Lincecum at this point are foolish. But here's another one anyway from Tim's debut:  ;-)  
In 4 ⅓ innings, Lincecum gave up five runs on five hits with five walks. He struck out five and threw 100 pitches. Advantage, Harrison.

The big concern about Harrison was his alleged lack of command. IIRC, someone pointed out several months ago that the PCL was using robo-umps again this year, and they actually tightened the strike zone, hence league wide issues with control, including Harrison. Once Kyle hit the bigs, his command should be better. The source for that info was from Harrison's dad, who just might know something about the situation.

Though it's a sample size of 3 1/3 innings, his command looked pretty good, throwing two strikes for every ball called. He sure looks to have a great future, and love seeing him with P Bailey.

There is no doubt that it is too early to compare him to Lincecum; however, the first inning comp. was weird.  I’m looking forward to his next start at Oracle.

[Giants]

Harrison is done for the day

Three and a third, two runs (a two run homer by Bryce Harper in the first), five hits (all by lefties, I think), one walk, five strikeouts, sixty-five pitches / forty-three strikes. Pitched with blood on the top of his left ring finger for much of the game. A lot to be excited about, he certainly has electric stuff.

His start was eerily similar to Lincecum’s debut.  Both gave up a two run HR and recorded three K’s v. the Phillies in the first inning.  

Harrison has an interested delivery and I loved the high heat v. right handers.  

All things considered, I think his first start exceeded expectations.  I don’t think that it is too early to say the Giants have a long term partner for Webb.  Next up - Whisenhunt in 2025 (I hope)…..

Comparisons to Lincecum at this point are foolish. But here's another one anyway from Tim's debut:  ;-)  
In 4 ⅓ innings, Lincecum gave up five runs on five hits with five walks. He struck out five and threw 100 pitches. Advantage, Harrison.

The big concern about Harrison was his alleged lack of command. IIRC, someone pointed out several months ago that the PCL was using robo-umps again this year, and they actually tightened the strike zone, hence league wide issues with control, including Harrison. Once Kyle hit the bigs, his command should be better. The source for that info was from Harrison's dad, who just might know something about the situation.

Though it's a sample size of 3 1/3 innings, his command looked pretty good, throwing two strikes for every ball called. He sure looks to have a great future, and love seeing him with P Bailey.

There is no doubt that it is too early to compare him to Lincecum; however, the first inning comp. was weird.  I’m looking forward to his next start at Oracle.